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XIII - Classic

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox, PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube • 2020

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Quick resume

You are the victim of a conspiracy! The FBI, CIA and a group of murderers are chasing you. XIII… This strange tattoo and the key of a safe are your only clues to survive and claim your innocence! It's time to gear up and eliminate your ennemies!

Global score

89/100

Genres

Action, Shooter, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Unique comic book cel-shaded art style
    • Engaging spy thriller story
    • Varied gameplay with stealth and combat
    • Nostalgic and stylish presentation
    • Good value for price

    Cons

    • Frustrating checkpoint/save system
    • Some clunky controls and aiming
    • Mandatory stealth sections can be unfair
    • Limited multiplayer support
    • Ends on unresolved cliffhanger

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Value, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players can choose different approaches to missions (stealth, combat, gadgets) and explore levels for secrets and upgrades, showing personal freedom in playstyle."

    • Competence
      3

      "The game offers skill challenges in shooting, stealth, and tactical use of weapons and gadgets, with some difficulty spikes and rewarding combat mechanics."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is primarily on single-player campaign and personal progress; multiplayer exists but is unofficial and less emphasized."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players report replaying the game multiple times for nostalgia and enjoyment, though the campaign is relatively short and some frustration with checkpoints exists."

    • Cooperation
      -4

      "Gameplay centers on single-player experience with limited multiplayer support; multiplayer is mostly bot matches and community-driven."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players can creatively use environment objects as weapons and choose different tactics, but levels are mostly linear with limited modification."

    • Domination
      -4

      "Interactions are balanced and cooperative in multiplayer bots; no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game to immerse in a comic book spy thriller world, escaping real life with engaging story and stylized visuals."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia, with no indication of obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players try different weapons, stealth tactics, and exploration paths, encouraged by level design and gameplay variety."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Levels are mostly linear but include areas for exploration to find upgrades and lore, rewarding curiosity."

    • Expression
      -3

      "Limited character customization; expression mainly through playstyle choice rather than avatar or environment modification."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "The game features a fictional spy conspiracy narrative with comic book style and cinematic elements, providing imaginative fiction."

    • Fellowship
      -4

      "Social connection is minimal; multiplayer is limited and community small, with primary focus on solo play."

    • Growth
      2

      "Players learn weapon mechanics, stealth strategies, and story progression; some skill development involved."

    • Health
      -5

      "No physical activity involved; typical sedentary gaming experience."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires focused attention due to stealth and combat challenges; not designed for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing; interactions are surface-level or solo."

    • Leadership
      -4

      "No leadership roles indicated; multiplayer is cooperative with bots or peers without hierarchical control."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players accumulate weapons, abilities, and story progress; upgrades and collectibles reward advancement."

    • Relaxation
      1

      "Some players find the game enjoyable and stylish, but checkpoint frustration and stealth difficulty reduce relaxation."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Stylized visuals, comic book effects, and soundtrack provide sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

    • Status
      -4

      "No emphasis on social recognition or popularity; achievements and multiplayer status are minimal or absent."

    • Story
      4

      "Strong narrative immersion with engaging spy thriller story, cutscenes, and comic book style storytelling."

    • Strategy
      2

      "Players plan stealth approaches, weapon use, and exploration; some problem solving involved but mostly linear."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Tense stealth sections and combat encounters provide suspense and excitement, though some frustration noted."

    • Value
      4

      "Players perceive good value for price, especially compared to remake; enjoyable content for cost."

    • Violence
      3

      "Combat and use of weapons to eliminate enemies is central; some non-lethal options exist but violence is prominent."

    • Survival
      2

      "Players must avoid failure and manage resources like health and ammo; stealth sections require careful survival tactics."

    Last update: 29/04/2026